blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər 
often attributive
1
: a very large high-explosive bomb
2
: one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant
3
: one who engages in blockbusting
Examples of blockbuster in a Sentence
a 900-page blockbuster of a novel
the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer
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The New York Yankees made a blockbuster trade this offseason to acquire Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
In a recent interview with ESPN, Doncic revealed his emotions about the shocking blockbuster trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
This latest frame pushes the blockbuster to 340 weeks on the Official Albums chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
After blockbuster trades brought Towns and Bridges to New York, the stakes couldn’t be higher, even if there’s a barricade awaiting in the second round against the Boston Celtics.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
In a recent interview with ESPN, Doncic revealed his emotions about the shocking blockbuster trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
This latest frame pushes the blockbuster to 340 weeks on the Official Albums chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
After blockbuster trades brought Towns and Bridges to New York, the stakes couldn’t be higher, even if there’s a barricade awaiting in the second round against the Boston Celtics.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər
: one that is very large, successful, or violent
a blockbuster of a movie
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